St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 6EWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Clement Danes School is a secondary school in Rickmansworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Rickmansworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2024, report published 12 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils are tremendously proud to attend St Clement Danes. They value and strive to maintain the traditions and history of their school. Pupils know that teachers have the highest aspirations for them. They understand that the school expects all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve success. Pupils match this ambition with their own thirst for knowledge. They work hard and produce work of exceptional quality. Pupils achieve extremely well in public examinations. Pupils are highly respectful of one another. All pupils are treated with the same level of kindness and dignity. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exceptionally good. Pupils know how their behaviour can influence others. As a result, they choose to hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct. Older pupils are respected role models. Pupils thrive in a school where they feel valued, safe and happy. Pupils take advantage of an almost limitless wealth of extra-curricular opportunities. They enjoy a comprehensive offer of cultural, intellectual and sporting endeavours. Pupils take on responsibility with fervour. They organise events that raise large sums of money for local and national charities. The role of school prefect is highly respected and sought after.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
236 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
201 students
Average A level grade B+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,585 pupils on roll, with places for 1,590
Schools near St Clement Danes School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Masonic School for Girls | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 66.2 |
| The Reach Free School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.2 |
| Dr Challoner's High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.1 |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.6 |
| Rickmansworth School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 61.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Toby Sutherland
- Phone
- 01923284169
- Address
- Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 6EW
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 136901
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.